A goal in either half gave Sweden their first win over Russia in 20 years and ensured they finished top of their group in the UEFA Nations League.

Mover over, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Sweden has a new soccer star.

After winning Sweden's Player of the Year award for 10 consecutive years, Ibrahimovic was pushed aside last week by Victor Lindelof, who won the individual award after a stellar World Cup and cementing himself in the heart of Manchester United's defence.

On Tuesday, Lindelof took even more of the spotlight, scoring in Sweden's 2-0 Nations League win over Russia.

Sweden's hopes of winning Group B2 in the Nations League stayed alive with a win over Turkey, which guaranteed the hosts' relegation to League C.

Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist lashed home a penalty to secure a 1-0 away win over Turkey in their UEFA Nations League B, Group 2 clash on Saturday, relegating the Turks and setting up a decisive final game against leaders Russia.

Having thrown away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 when the sides met in Stockholm, Sweden coach Janne Andersson sent out a defensively-minded team, with defender Martin Olsson slotting in on the left wing.